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Prime Minister's Office
PM praises young artist for his paintings and concern for public health
It is such a pleasure to see the interest and devotion of the young people in the creative fields: PM
Your thoughts are as beautiful as your paintings: PM
Vaccine campaign, discipline, along with collective efforts of 130 crore Indians are providing strength to our fight against the pandemic: PM
Hopes that people will be inspired by the Steven’s effort to spread positivity
Steven Harris had written to Prime Minister and sent him two paintings
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has written to Steven Harris, a student from Bengaluru, praising him for his paintings. This rising 20 years old young artists had sent two beautiful paintings of the Prime Minister along with a letter to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister replied with encouragement and praise.
The Prime Minister wrote that it is such a pleasure to see the interest and devotion of the young people in the creative fields. The Prime Minister wrote ‘your paintings indicate your talent for experiencing things deeply. The minute expressions executed with subtlety are heartwarming.’
The Prime Minister lauded the young artist for his views about public health and welfare during current difficult period. The Prime Minister wrote “Vaccine campaign, discipline, along with collective efforts of 130 crore Indians are providing strength to our fight against the pandemic.”
The Prime Minister expressed the hope that people will be inspired by the Steven’s effort to spread positivity.
Steven had told the Prime Minister in his letter that he is painting for last 15 years and has won more than 100 awards at various levels. He described the Prime Minister as his inspiration and praised India’s vaccination program in the fight against Corona.
Paintings sent by Steven Harris can be seen below.
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Ministry of Communications
Extension of last date to receive comments/ counter comments on TRAI’s Consultation Paper on ‘Regulatory Mechanism for Over-The-Top  Communication Services and Selective Banning of OTT Services’
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India  released a Consultation Paper on ‘Regulatory Mechanism for Over-The-Top  Communication Services, and Selective Banning of OTT Services’ on July 07, 2023. The last date for receiving written comments on the issues raised in the Consultation Paper invited from stakeholders was fixed as August 04, 2023 and for counter comments by August 18, 2023.
Keeping in view the request of stakeholders for extension of time for submission of comments, it has been decided to extend the last date for submission of written comments and counter comments up to August 18, 2023 and September 01, 2023 respectively.
The comments/ counter comments may be sent to Shri Akhilesh Kumar Trivedi, Advisor , TRAI, preferably in electronic form at advmn@trai.gov.in. For any clarification/ information, Shri Akhilesh Kumar Trivedi, Advisor , TRAI may be contacted at Telephone Number +91-11-23210481.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Training session organised by Department of Legal Affairs to reduce dependence on online tools
Department of Legal Affairs conducted a two-day training session on Adobe software, including Adobe Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, and InDesign, on 19th-20th June 2023 at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.
The training session was to reduce dependence on online tools for document management and enhance the skills of the legal services staff.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets Parsi community on Navroz
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the Parsi community on Navroz, the Parsi New Year.
“Navroz Mubarak to all Parsi friends! Praying for a year that is full of happiness, prosperity and good health”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Coal
Coal Demand Likely to Peak Between 2030-2035
As coal is the major source of energy in India, the demand will continue with likely peak between 2030-2035. In 2022-23 , the coal consumption in coal based power plants has increased to 447.6 Million Tonnes  as compared to 398.2 MT during the same period of last year with a growth of 12 %.
Being an affordable source of energy with substantial reserve, coal is going to stay as major source of energy in the foreseeable future. The country will require base load capacity of coal-based generation for stability and also for energy security.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy plans to achieve about 50 percent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030. So far, a total of 172.72 GW of capacity from non-fossil fuel sources has been installed in the country as on 31.10.2022. This includes119.09 GW RE , 46.85 GW Large Hydro and 6.78 GW Nuclear Power capacity.
This information was given by the Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural And Rural Labourers – July, 2020
The All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers  for the month of July, 2020 increased by 3 and 4 points to stand at 1021  and 1028  points respectively. The major contribution towards the rise in general index of Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers came from food, with  2.49 points and  2.64 points respectively mainly due to rise in prices of arhar dal, masur dal, ground nut oil, meat goat, poultry, vegetables and fruits etc.
The rise/fall in index varied from State to State. In case of Agricultural Labourers, it recorded an increase of 1 to15 points in 17 States and a decrease of 3 to 8 points in 3 States. Tamil Nadu State with 1216 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh State with 786 points stood at the bottom.
In case of Rural Labourers, it recorded an increase of 1 to 14 points in 15 States and a decrease of 1 to5 points in 4 States while it remained stationary in Rajasthan State. Tamil Nadu State with 1202 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh State with 838 points stood at the bottom.
Amongst states, the maximum increase in the Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers was experienced by Meghalaya State  and for Rural Labourers it was experienced by Jammu & Kashmir and Meghalaya States  mainly due to rise in the prices of milk, meat goat, fish dry, bidi, vegetables and fruits and bus fare etc. On the contrary, the maximum decrease in the Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers was experienced by Tripura State  mainly due to fall in the prices of rice, meat goat, fish fresh/dry etc.
Point to point rate of inflation based on the CPI-AL and CPI-RL decreased to 6.58% and 6.53% in July 2020 from 7.16% and 7.00% respectively in June 2020. Inflation based on food index of CPI-AL and CPI-RL is at  7.83% &  7.89% respectively in July 2020.
All-India Consumer Price Index Number 
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Group
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Agricultural Labourers
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Rural Labourers
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June,2020
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July,2020
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June,2020
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July,2020
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General Index
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1018
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1021
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1024
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1028
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Food
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975
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978
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980
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984
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Pan, Supari, etc.
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1674
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1679
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1686
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1691
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Fuel & Light
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1099
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1099
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1094
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1094
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Clothing, Bedding &Footwear
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1004
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1007
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1026
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1029
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Miscellaneous
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1025
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1029
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1030
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1034
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Dr Jitendra Singh addresses the training programme on Pension Rules & Bhavishya
The Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region , PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr Jitendra Singh addressed the training programme on Pension Rules & Bhavishya, organised by the Department of Pensions and Pensioners’ Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, here today. The programme was organised for the officials of various Ministries/departments dealing with pension related matters.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Jitendra Singh said that organising these kinds of workshops provides knowledge to these officials while dealing with the pension-related issues. He said that the number of pensioners has increased significantly during the last few years because increase in the life span of individuals post independence. He added that, on the one hand, India has a huge population below the age of 40 years, and on the other hand, the ratio of elder population is also rising, due to which we have to deal with the both situations simultaneously. The Minister said that the Government led by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has taken various steps for the pensioners, including increase in minimum pension, issue of Digital life certificates, Anubhav and Bhavishya initiatives, among others. Modern technology has been put to the maximum use by the Ministry of Personnel, he added. He also appreciated the Department’s initiative for pre-retirement counselling. The Minister emphasised that the retired employees have vast experience and should be treated as resources. Their services should be utilised they can be put to productive use in the Government, he added.
The Minister also interacted with the participants during the programme and received their inputs. He asked the officers from Department of Pensions to make note of all suggestions and difficulties faced by the participant ministries during dealing with pension related issues and take appropriate action in this regard.
The Secretary, DARPG & Pensions, Shri K.V. Eapen said that the Department has done a root cause analysis for the pension-related issues, which will be helpful in the grievance disposal of pensioners. He said that some changes have been introduced in the NPS recently which were discussed during the workshop.
The sessions included many topics such as Pension policy & gratuity, Pension procedure and Bhavishya, qualifying service, modules under Pensioners’ Portal – Bhavishya, Anubhav and Sankalp, National Pension System, submission of Life Certificate, commutation of Pension, procedure on medical facilities for retirees and family pension etc.
Prime Minister's Office
PM gives a clarion call to everyone to become a part of Swachhata Hi Seva Movement
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has called upon everyone to become a part of ‘Swachhata Hi Seva Movement’.
The Prime Minister said, “On 2nd October we mark the start of Gandhi Ji’s 150th birth anniversary. It is also the day Swachh Bharat Mission completes 4 years of being a historic mass movement aimed at fulfilling Bapu’s dream of a Clean India.
I salute all those working towards a Swachh Bharat!
The ‘Swachhata Hi Seva Movement’ commences on 15th September. This is a great way to pay tributes to Bapu.
Come, be a part of this movement and strengthen the efforts to create a Swachh Bharat!
At 9:30 AM on 15th, we shall come together and mark the commencement of the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva Movement.’ I look forward to interacting with those who have worked assiduously on the ground to strengthen the Swachh Bharat Mission after which Swachhata activities will begin”.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
43.31 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
3,05,43,138 total recoveries across the country so far
Recovery Rate currently at 97.36%
39,972 patients recovered during last 24 hours
India reports 39,742 new cases in last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently at 4,08,212
Active cases constitute 1.30% of total cases
Weekly Positivity Rate remains below 5%, currently at 2.24%
Daily positivity rate at 2.31%, less than 3% for 34 consecutive days
Testing capacity substantially ramped up – 45.62 cr tests total conducted
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 599
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 213.88 Crore
More than 14 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 213.88 Crore  today. More than 14 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
|
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10414354
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
10109329
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
6824990
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18435177
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
17703628
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
13282535
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
40503832
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
30566902
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
61743781
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
52513460
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
560769836
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
513817097
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
70396015
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
203938912
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
196495370
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
38471977
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|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
127606551
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
122825633
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
42451612
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1023412443
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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944031419
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Precaution Dose
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171427129
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Total
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2138870991
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 06th September, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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|
27
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
269
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
6808
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
98
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
402
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
16717
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18695
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
41878
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
7382
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
18113
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18929
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
62388
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
784275
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
2624
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
13607
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
338434
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
2024
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
8746
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
154874
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
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|
49779
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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|
145403
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
1301108
|
|
Total
|
|
1496290
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
UPSC
Recruitment Results finalized by UPSC in September, 2018
The following Recruitment Results have been finalized by the Union Public Service Commission during the month of September, 2018. The recommended candidates have been informed individually by post.
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Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Launch of 'Going Online as Leaders' Programme
GOAL  is a digitally-enabled mentorship initiative of Facebook for empowering tribal youth to become leaders for tomorrow in the respective fields. GOAL Project is stated to aim at identifying and mobilizing renowned people from industry , known for their leadership skills or roles, to digitally empower and personally mentor tribal youth from tribal communities across multiple locations of India. The initiative has been designed to identify and attach 1 Mentor who is expert in their respective fields, to four tribal youth, who will be trained and mentored.
Facebook had started a pilot project on its own in March 2019 in 5 states of India i.e. Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Maharashtra, wherein they have identified 100 Tribal Mentees and 25 Mentors. Further, Facebook envisages to identify 5000 tribals from various fields to be mentored by 1250 mentors in 5 years in a phased manner.
GOAL  is a Facebook initiative. Ministry of Tribal Affairs was not associated with the pilot project implemented by the Facebook, specific details regarding State wise beneficiaries are not available.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Smt. Renuka Singh Saruta in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
US Dollars worth Rs. 20.6 lakhs seized by Customs at Airport
On Wednesday night based on specific information four female passengers Mahalakshmi, 33, of Coimbatore, Sharmila, 33, of Chennai, Saravanaselvi, 45, of Tiruppur who were bound for Kualalumpur by Srilankan Airlines flight No. UL-124 were intercepted by AIU officers in the departure terminal, when they were proceeding towards security hold after clearing immigration on suspicion of carrying foreign currency. On questioning they gave evasive replies so their personal search as well as search of their hand bags was carried out. On examination of their hand bags 29220 US Dollars in denominations of 100, 50 and 20 equivalent to Rs. 20.6 lakhs were found concealed in side. Further, Rs 31000 in Indian currency notes was also recovered from their handbags. The foreign as well as Indian currency was seized under the provisions of Customs Act, 1962 read with FEMA 2015.
Further investigation is under progress according to the press release issued by the Commissioner of Customs, Anna International Airport, Chennai.
Ministry of Defence
Book Titled “Battle Ready for 21st Century” Released at Centre for Land Warfare Studies 
A book titled “Battle Ready for 21st Century” co-edited by Lt Gen AK Singh, Distinguished Fellow CLAWS and Brig Narender Kumar, Visiting Fellow CLAWS was released by Gen Bipin Rawat, CDS and Gen Deepak Kapoor, Former Chief of the Army Staff at Centre for Land Warfare Studies  on 17 March 2021.
The book “Battle Ready for the 21st Century” has endeavoured to postulate and define emerging areas of conflict, desired capabilities and doctrinal issues that need careful examination. The authors with hands-on experience and domain specialisation have endeavoured to define and suggest the ways and means necessary to secure India from emerging security challenges on land, air, sea, space, cyber domain and even cognitive domain. The book is dwelling on future conflicts that India may face and need to build capabilities to dissuade and prevent accidental wars. The foreword is written by former Naval Chief Admiral Arun Prakash. Former Chief of the Army Staff Gen NC Vij and Prof Gautam Sen have commented on the book for empirically identifying future security challenges and the need for building capabilities.
The book lays down the conceptual framework for the strategic management of future conflicts. The conventional land forces in Indian context still remains irreplaceable to capture, hold and deny ground to the adversaries, as a result, focus remains on land forces especially while dealing with the threat from China and Pakistan. The essays have imaginatively covered grey zone conflict, urban warfare and mountain warfare, along with dynamic military strategies to secure India. The “Two Front” dilemma is no longer an illusion, but an ongoing reality. For too long the ISR domain has remained an Achilles heel for India, the author of this essay has identified the gaps and suggested pragmatic measures to overcome these. The important aspect of doctrinal innovation has rightly been linked to visionary leadership and aligned to professional military education. The book assumes significance in view of the restructuring of armed forces in integrated theatre commands and cross-domain operations. The book is a must-read for members of higher defence organisation, military professionals and academicians.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
International Workshop on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure-2019 concludes successfully
The two-day International Workshop on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure  successfully concluded here today. Experts from 33 countries representing a wide variety of development and disaster risk contexts, multilateral development banks, the United Nations, the private sector, academia, policy think tanks and other stakeholders participated in the workshop.
In his special address, the Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission of India, Shri N. K. Singh called for collective action on resilient infrastructure so that people-centric solutions are found.
“As millions of people will continue to move to towns and cities in the near future, urban resilience will be the key for sustainability”, said Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Vice-Chairman, NITI Aayog, while delivering the inaugural address. He added “it is the States where all the action happens and urged working in collaboration with State Governments for better results.
Reiterating the importance of disaster resilient infrastructure in achieving sustainable development goals, the Additional Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. P. K. Mishra proposed three mantras for achieving sustainability in DRI - the need to focus on the poor and the vulnerable; to follow an inclusive approach of collaboration with multiple stakeholders; and ensure proactive connectedness with other Global Processes in DRR.
The Workshop identified good practices of disaster risk management in key infrastructure sectors such as Transport, Energy, Telecom and Water. It also discussed emerging technologies and nature-based innovation in the context of climate change and its impact on creation, operation and maintenance of infrastructure. The need and practical issues concerning finance and insurance for infrastructure were also discussed during the workshop.It set the stage for taking the dialogue on the proposed Coalition for DRI  forward at the global level.
The CDRI is envisaged as a knowledge exchange and capacity development partnership. India had announced the creation of a CDRI soon after the Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, which was held in New Delhi in 2016.
The Second IWDRI was organised by the National Disaster Management Authority  jointly with United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction , and in partnership with the Global Commission on Adaptation, United Nations Development Programme and the World Bank.
Various international agreements have also reiterated the importance and long-term benefits of investing in resilient infrastructure. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction , 2015-2030, which is the first major agreement of the post-2015 development agenda, identifies investing in Disaster Risk Reduction  for resilience and to build back better in reconstruction as priorities for action towards reducing disaster risk. Similarly, Goal 9 of the Sustainable Development Goals  recognizes disaster resilient infrastructure as a crucial driver of economic growth and development.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Fit India Freedom run 3.0 organized by National Museum of Natural History
As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi and its Regional Centers at Mysuru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar and Sawai Madhopur is organizing the “Fit India Freedom Run 3.0” on the theme: Azadi ke 75 years, Fitness Rahe Bemisal. Staff of the museum and school children enthusiastically participated in this run which aims to inculcate the habit of walking and running in people in the quest for better health and fitness.
Fit India Freedom Run 3.0 campaign started on 2nd October, 2022 to mark Gandhi Jayanti and will culminate with the unity run on 31st October 2022 at Kevadia, Gujarat.
National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi a subordinate office of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is an institution dedicated to create Environmental Awareness among masses with special focus on children.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways approves additional 4010 special trips to ensure smooth and comfortable travel for the passengers during this summer season
Total 217 Special Trains will make 4010 Trips
Special Trains to connect major destinations across the country on railway routes
In this summer season, for the convenience of railway travelers and to clear extra rush of passengers, Indian Railways is running 4010 trips of 217 special trains this year. Special Trains have been planned to connect major destinations across the country on railway routes.
A watch on any malpractices – like cornering of seats, over-charging and touting activity etc. is being done and strictly monitored.